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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,104.26 and 450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,104.26 and 450.94 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,104.26 = 450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,104.26 = 450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,104.26 × 450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 497,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,955.00/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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